What counts as the coastline?

The tool measures to the nearest ocean or sea shoreline in its high-resolution coastline dataset. It is designed for open-water coasts rather than small inland lakes or rivers.

Is this the travel distance to the beach?

No. The result is the straight-line distance to the nearest point on the shore. The drive or walk to an accessible beach is usually longer.

Why does distance to the coast matter for insurance?

Properties closer to the shore face higher flood, storm-surge, and wind risk, so insurers price policies partly on coastal proximity. An exact distance replaces guesswork in those models.

Can I process a whole spreadsheet of coordinates?

Yes. Upload a CSV with latitude and longitude columns from the MapGO dashboard and the coastline distance is added to every row in bulk.

Distance to Coastline Calculator | Find Nearest Ocean Shore

Distance to Coastline Calculator — Measure How Far Any Location Is From the Nearest Shore